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Danvers police report rise in youth disorder; board asks SkyZone to appear, accepts donated tourniquet kits
Summary
Police Chief Jamie Lovell reported increases in traffic enforcement and youth-related disorder—particularly at Liberty Tree Mall—announced a new SafeWatch program, and the Board unanimously accepted a donation of 50 tourniquet kits; the Board asked SkyZone to appear April 21 to discuss recent incidents.
Police Chief Jamie Lovell told the Select Board on March 3 that the department has seen significant increases in traffic stops and citations and a rise in youth disorder, particularly at the Liberty Tree Mall. Lovell outlined enforcement actions, regional coordination with partner agencies, staffing changes and ongoing recruitment, and progress toward accreditation.
Chief Lovell described new and continuing community programs, including a SafeWatch initiative, and highlighted grant-funded traffic safety efforts and planned bylaw updates. In response to recent incidents that required police presence, the Board directed the Town Clerk to invite SkyZone at the Liberty Tree Mall to appear before the Board on April 21 to discuss circumstances that prompted police responses.
Separately, the Board unanimously accepted a donation of 50 standardized tourniquet kits from the Law Enforcement Officer Support Foundation, which the Chief said will allow the department to update and standardize lifesaving first-aid equipment without using town funds. The acceptance was carried in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, § 53A.
The Board commended the Police Department for its work and scheduled follow-up with SkyZone to discuss mall-related youth disorder and safety measures.
